Fort Pillow State Historic Park Weekend Activities

Saturday August 16th

10:30 A.M.     Museum tour/ Haversack display/ Flags: Meet SIR Kyle at the museum for an informative tour through the Civil Battle at Fort Pillow, as well as an interesting insight on what the soldiers would carry on their person. A video screening on the park history is also included in this program.

12:00 P.M.     Soldier Rations: Meet SIR Kyle at the museum to learn about soldier rations from the 1860’s and today’s modern warfighters.

1:00 P.M.       Past and present Military uniforms: Head over to the museum and join seasonal ranger Kyle as he shows off the past military uniforms and how they compare to the modern soldiers uniform.

4:30 P.M        Paddle to Arkansas:      Join the staff of Fort Pillow for a chance to paddle around Cold Creek Island. We will be meeting at the Cold Creek boat ramp at 4:30p.m. to start the program. While we are paddling, we will discuss what historical features that will be in route. We will also be looking for any wildlife native to the area. There is a $10 programming fee for this program. Be sure to bring bug spray, water, sunscreen, and extra clothes just in case. There are limited kayaks, so you must register either through the office or our website at tnstateparks.com/fortpillow. We hope to see you on the 16th.

For more information contact the park office at (731)738-5581

Sunday August 17th

10:30 A.M.     Hike to the restored fortification: Join Seasonal Ranger Kyle  at the museum to go on a 2.5 mile hike to the restored fortification where the battle of Fort Pillow took place on April 12, 1864. Be sure to bring water, bug spray, hiking stick if needed, and hiking appropriate attire.

12:30 P.M.     Atlatl demonstration: Head over to the Basketball court parking lot to learn about the ancient art of atlatl throwing. This demonstration will be on how the early humans used to hunt with a spear and a device to throw the spear. All ages are welcome to join, please bring sunscreen and water as needed.

2:00 P.M.       Fort Pillow Ecology: Join SIR Kyle at the day use picnic pavilion playground to learn about how the wildlife and plantlife work together to make a sustainable ecosystem they call home.

4:30 P.M.       Roving Wildlife Box: Be on the lookout for Seasonal Ranger Kyle around the park. He will have a box of animal pelts and skeletons to show off to park goers.